Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Seat Rear reflector Seat post binder bolt or quick-release skewer Seat stay Training wheel bracket Rear sprocket Spokes Handlebar grip Brake control cable Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat post Seat tube Rear brake lever Handle bar Front reflector Handlebar stem Front brake Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Pedal Tire valve Training wheel Chain wheel Chain Crank arm Chain stay Rim Tire...
... bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Seat Rear reflector Seat post binder bolt or quick-release skewer Seat stay Training wheel bracket Rear sprocket Spokes Handlebar grip Brake control cable Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat post Seat tube Rear brake lever Handle bar Front reflector Handlebar stem Front brake Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Pedal Tire valve Training wheel Chain wheel Chain Crank arm Chain stay Rim Tire...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Wheel reflector Rim Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake ShiŌ lever Handlebar stem Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat tube Seat stay Front derailleur Handlebar Brake lever Brake control cables Front reflector Front brake Front fork Spokes Tire Chain wheel Chain stay Chain Rear derailleur BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve Pedal Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles...
... Wheel reflector Rim Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake ShiŌ lever Handlebar stem Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat tube Seat stay Front derailleur Handlebar Brake lever Brake control cables Front reflector Front brake Front fork Spokes Tire Chain wheel Chain stay Chain Rear derailleur BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve Pedal Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... difficulty reaching the brake levers or operating foot brakes. Wheel size is common for younger riders who is when standing over the bicycle, in a position where their feet can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is not determined by foot - Note that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and...
... difficulty reaching the brake levers or operating foot brakes. Wheel size is common for younger riders who is when standing over the bicycle, in a position where their feet can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is not determined by foot - Note that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the handlebar. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened...Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, ...
...handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the handlebar. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened...Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 24
... a rear derailleur. Backpedaling can cause the chain to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one gear to "high" or a series of numbers from one full rotation of the pedals.) Failure to pedal again. BEFORE YOU RIDE Freewheel cogs Rear derailleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles) Derailleur equipped bicycles...
... a rear derailleur. Backpedaling can cause the chain to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one gear to "high" or a series of numbers from one full rotation of the pedals.) Failure to pedal again. BEFORE YOU RIDE Freewheel cogs Rear derailleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles) Derailleur equipped bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is greater. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the pedals during the shift. Most commonly, if you have successfully shifted gears, it with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. Some models with you if you believe that this is OK to start off in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium...
... is greater. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the pedals during the shift. Most commonly, if you have successfully shifted gears, it with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. Some models with you if you believe that this is OK to start off in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to Parts 4 and 5 of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. Wash your bicycle...rust. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. BEFORE...
... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to Parts 4 and 5 of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. Wash your bicycle...rust. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. BEFORE...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tube. Quill and Threadless. Set these stems will require angling the stem to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss of the fork steer and remove any parts. Loosen the center bolt enough so that is possible to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the handlebar. Quill Stems...
... tube. Quill and Threadless. Set these stems will require angling the stem to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss of the fork steer and remove any parts. Loosen the center bolt enough so that is possible to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the handlebar. Quill Stems...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...position. Try to the front wheel, go back and check that the wheel is in injury or death. the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to feel comfortable. Install spring and then start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Move the ...bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that both tread patterns face the same way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bicycle...
...position. Try to the front wheel, go back and check that the wheel is in injury or death. the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to feel comfortable. Install spring and then start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Move the ...bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that both tread patterns face the same way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... need to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. If it is not centered; Be sure that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you...
... need to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. If it is not centered; Be sure that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 46
... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place...
... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel...
... axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports...
.... Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use a degreaser to Lubricate MAINTENANCE Weekly Monthly Every Six Months Yearly Chain Derailleur wheels Derailleurs Brake calipers Brake levers Shift levers Freewheel Brake cables Bottom bracket Pedals Derailleur cables Wheel bearings Headset Seat pillar Chain lube or light oil Chain lube or light oil Oil...
The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use a degreaser to Lubricate MAINTENANCE Weekly Monthly Every Six Months Yearly Chain Derailleur wheels Derailleurs Brake calipers Brake levers Shift levers Freewheel Brake cables Bottom bracket Pedals Derailleur cables Wheel bearings Headset Seat pillar Chain lube or light oil Chain lube or light oil Oil...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Re-check that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. Check to eliminate free play . If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and...
... be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Re-check that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. Check to eliminate free play . If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cable through with the rim. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. If the pedal is required. • Ensure that the front and rear pedal reflectors are beyond the scope of this may cause the brake assembly...
... cable through with the rim. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. If the pedal is required. • Ensure that the front and rear pedal reflectors are beyond the scope of this may cause the brake assembly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 58
... single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Such action is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with a screwdriver. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. To install, feed chain...
... single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Such action is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with a screwdriver. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. To install, feed chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., and the internal mechanisms are fitted with the brake arm clip. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Disassembly of the rear derailleur first, then the front. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be left to a new...
..., and the internal mechanisms are fitted with the brake arm clip. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Disassembly of the rear derailleur first, then the front. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be left to a new...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 63
... pedal axle • Loose crankset Remedy • Lubricate/tighten/replace cables • Adjust derailleurs • Adjust indexing • Replace chainring, sprockets and chain • Replace chain • Lubricate or replace link • Seek advise at a bicycle shop • Re-true if possible, or replace • Tighten mounting bolts • Repair or replace chainring/set • Adjust derailleur travel • Lubricate chain/adjust chain link • Adjust bearings/axle nut • Adjust bottom bracket • Replace bottom bracket axle or pedals • Tighten crank bolts...
... pedal axle • Loose crankset Remedy • Lubricate/tighten/replace cables • Adjust derailleurs • Adjust indexing • Replace chainring, sprockets and chain • Replace chain • Lubricate or replace link • Seek advise at a bicycle shop • Re-true if possible, or replace • Tighten mounting bolts • Repair or replace chainring/set • Adjust derailleur travel • Lubricate chain/adjust chain link • Adjust bearings/axle nut • Adjust bottom bracket • Replace bottom bracket axle or pedals • Tighten crank bolts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels dirty/binding • Adjust bearings • Adjust bearings • Adjust chain line • Clean and lubricate jockey wheels • Freewheel internal pawl pins are binding • Brakes out of adjustment • Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables • Adjust brake levers • Center brakes • Brake pads worn down...
... Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels dirty/binding • Adjust bearings • Adjust bearings • Adjust chain line • Clean and lubricate jockey wheels • Freewheel internal pawl pins are binding • Brakes out of adjustment • Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables • Adjust brake levers • Center brakes • Brake pads worn down...
